2023 Strategic Program Speakers

Matthew Findlay is Director of Mechanical Systems at Canadian Pacific, with responsibility for CP’s Hydrogen Locomotive program.

Matthew started working in design on GE’s first high-efficiency H-System steam-cooled gas turbine.  In 2004 he joined Union Pacific Railroad’s Finance department, working closely with the Mechanical team to introduce low-emissions locomotive technologies to the industry.  Since 2012 he has been with CP leading initiatives in costing, capital planning and locomotive reliability.

Matthew holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from UBC, an MBA and degree in aerospace engineering.  He is trained as a locomotive engineer and is the former Chair of the AAR Locomotive Committee.